MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear under side rusty
Emissions not tested misfiring problem (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear under side rusty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outriger rusty (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear spring beds have welded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear spring beds have welded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
rear (both sides on edges) Tyre worn close to the legal limit
rear box clamp getting weak
rear box getting weak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
sill covers fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/f mirrorm cracked
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
sill covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R398 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1998 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 103,203 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R398 PCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R398 PCF is a 1998 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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